Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

H1: Finance Business Analyst - Chicago, IL - Competitive Salary - 5+ Years Experience
H2: Join the Leading Law Firm for Pro Bono Work - Jenner & Block LLP

- Seeking a highly skilled Finance Business Analyst with 5+ years of experience in a law firm or professional services organization
- Competitive salary range of $80,000-$100,000 with comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing
- Responsible for identifying opportunities for process improvement and proposing innovative solutions, as well as contributing to the development and enhancement of best practices and methodologies
- Must possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to critically evaluate complex business processes and systems
- Experience with PowerBI preferred, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Visio
- Opportunity to work on special projects and additional duties as assigned
- Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including commuting to the office as required
- Join a highly respected and successful law firm known for its pro bono work and global reach

Finance Business Analyst - Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

- Support the Finance function in delivering best in class service and information to stakeholders
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and propose innovative solutions
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of best practices, methodologies, and data governance
- Translate business requirements into functional and technical designs and implementation plans
- Perform analysis, validation, and quality assurance on data flows and processes
- Work with cross-functional teams to design, test, and implement solutions
- Coordinate PowerBI development activities and support implementation of a new ERP
- Perform project management duties for assigned projects

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience as a functional business analyst in a law firm or professional services organization
- Undergraduate degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to critically evaluate complex business processes and systems
- Experience writing functional documentation and creating process maps
- Strong written and oral communication skills, effective listening, presentation, and facilitation skills
- General knowledge of service-based industry business operations with finance experience preferred
- Highly motivated self-starter requiring minimal supervision
- Able to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced, unstructured environment
- Strong attention to detail and good business judgment
- Results-oriented, dependable, and able to adhere to established time commitments
- Ability to identify root causes and deliver defendable solutions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Visio; experience with PowerBI preferred

Join the Leading Law Firm for Pro Bono Work - Jenner & Block LLP:

- Jenner & Block LLP is a highly respected law firm with global reach and offices in major cities across the United States and London.
- The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling sophisticated and high-profile corporate transactions.
- Its clients include Fortune 100 companies, technology companies, large privately held corporations, emerging companies, Native American tribes, and venture capital and private equity investors.
- The American Lawyer has recognized Jenner & Block as the No. 1 pro bono firm in the United States 10 times, reflecting the firm's commitment to social responsibility and giving back to the community.
- Join a team of dedicated professionals and make a difference while honing your skills and advancing your career.
- With a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing, Jenner & Block is committed to attracting and retaining top talent.
- Apply now and join the leading law firm for pro bono work!